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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt presented his Autumn Statement on Wednesday 22nd November. You can read our initial reaction here.
IFS researchers then presented their full analysis of the Chancellor's announcements on Thursday 23rd November at an online webinar.
Chair
Speakers

Research Economist
Bee joined the IFS in 2021 as a Research Economist and works in the Retirement, Saving and Ageing sector.

Senior Research Economist
Isaac is a Senior Research Economist in the Taxation sector, focusing on the taxation of high-income individuals and closely-held corporate entities.


Research Economist
Sam joined the IFS in 2022 and works as a research economist in the Income, Work and Welfare sector.
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